A spelling dictionary of the English language, on a new plan. For the use of young gentlemen, ladies and foreigners. Published by the King's authority. The twelfth edition. To which is prefixed, a compendious English grammar; With a concise Historical Account of the Language. And at the end are added, rules for speaking and writing English, and Directions for Addressing Persons of Distinction.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newbery, John, 1713-1767.

Standardized Title:

Easy spelling-dictionary

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Orthography.

English language.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (336p. )

Other Title:

Spelling dictionary of the English language,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for T. Carnan and F. Newbery, jun. at No. 65, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, [1770]

Notes:

Compiled by John Newbery.

First published in 1745 as 'An easy spelling-dictionary' which formed volume 3 of the first edition of 'The circle of the sciences', but was afterwards discontinued as part of the series and became a separate publication (Roscoe J71).

Braces in title.

Price from imprint: price One Shilling Bound.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Alston, IV.574

Roscoe, J268 (12)

English Short Title Catalog, T160409.

OCLC:

642464598